Abu Dhabi (WAM)
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, representative of the ruler in the Al Dhafra region, stressed that the developments and challenges the world is witnessing confirm the correctness of the long-term vision of wise leadership, and the approach of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, may God protect him, in anticipating the future and its requirements. , especially with regard to energy security, which is a safety valve and an essential pillar of sustainable development. His Highness pointed out that the start of operation of the third plant of the Barakah Peaceful Nuclear Energy Plant in the Al Dhafra region in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi confirms the success of the efforts of the United Arab Emirates to achieve the goals of its strategic initiative for climate neutrality by 2050 by diversifying environmentally friendly energy sources and accelerating the reduction of the carbon footprint of the sector energy at the local level.
His Highness said: “Barakah plants, which is one of the most advanced nuclear plants in the world, contributed during the development stages of its four plants to the establishment of a distinguished generation of Emirati engineers, operators and specialists in the peaceful nuclear energy sector, which falls within the safe and environmentally friendly energy sectors, as this generation had contributions The UAE has played a major role in developing the UAE Peaceful Nuclear Energy Program, which has become a model for all new similar projects worldwide, in addition to continuing to support the UAE’s sustainable development process to achieve a more prosperous future for future generations.”
His Highness added: “The joining of the third station to the first and second stations in the operational phase enhances energy security at the local level, and confirms the continuity of the country’s efforts to develop the nuclear energy sector as a strategic source of abundant, reliable and environmentally friendly electricity. In light of the support of the wise leadership, to continue the completion of the project according to the approved schedule, while following the highest internationally approved standards and practices, to consolidate the UAE’s global leadership position in the energy sector.”
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan said: “A new achievement has been achieved on Barakah land, which contributes to the development of a carbon-free economy, and guarantees our country a prosperous present, and a promising future for our generations within the framework of comprehensive renaissance.”
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